Pantry

Here are some pantry items you will want to keep on hand for quick and easy meals.

I try to keep these items in my pantry, refrigerator, and freezer at all times…it makes life so much easier.

Baking 

all-purpose flour

granulated sugar

brown sugar

baking powder

baking soda

chocolate chips

pure vanilla extract

Canned Goods

black beans

corn

mixed chinese vegetables

clams

cream of mushroom soup

cream of chicken soup

cream of celery soup

cheddar cheese soup

kidney beans

mushrooms

olives (green & black)

salmon

chopped tomatoes

tomato sauce

tomato paste

tuna fish

Condiments 

chicken broth

beef broth

ketchup

mayonnaise

mustard (regular & Dijon)

extra-virgin olive oil

onions (sweet and red)

salsa

soy sauce

tabasco or hot sauce (I keep many varieties, we like the heat)

vegetable oil

Worcestershire sauce

Dried Herbs/Spices 

bay leaves

cayenne pepper

chili powder

cumin (ground)

fennel seeds

dried mustard

nutmeg

oregano

paprika

red pepper flakes

pepper (both black and white)

salt

shrimp & crab boil

thyme

Pasta/Rice/Potatoes 

angel hair

brown rice (quick cooking)

egg noodles

fun shaped pasta (mini sized)

potatoes

white rice (quick cooking)

Refrigerator/Freezer 

butter

cream or half and half

milk

eggs

parmesan cheese

sour cream

various cheeses (cheddar, sharp cheddar, Swiss, Italian, Mexican)

various vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans, hash browns, lima beans)

Vinegars/Wines

apple cider vinegar

balsamic vinegar

Marsala wine

red wine

red wine vinegar

white wine

white wine vinegar